On January 22, 1988, Holmes was lured out of retirement to challenge reigning Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson. Tyson dropped Holmes in the fourth round with an overhand right. Holmes got up, but Tyson put him down two more times in the round, and the fight was stopped. After the fight Holmes once again retired.
Full Cast of Mike Tyson vs Larry Holmes
Mike Tyson
Michael Gerard Tyson (born June 30, 1966) is an American former professional boxer, competing from 1985 to 2005. He r...
Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 2002. He grew up in Easton, Pennsylva...
- Released on January 22, 1988